amphimixes
|am-phi-mix-es|
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/ˈæm.fɪˌmɪk.siːz/
(amphimixis)
fusion of gametes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphimixis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphimixis,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'mixis' meant 'mixing.'
Historical Evolution
'amphimixis' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins, retaining its meaning related to mixing or fusion.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mixing or mingling,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fusion of gametes in sexual reproduction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the fusion of male and female gametes in sexual reproduction.
Amphimixes is a crucial process in the reproduction of many organisms.
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Last updated: 2025/07/22 04:36